Orientation Leaders
These Knights were selected through a rigorous application and interview process to ensure you feel welcome on campus from the moment you arrive.
During Orientation they will serve as your guide, ensuring you are comfortable navigating campus, settling into your new space, and having a great time getting to know your new classmates. When classes start, Orientation leaders will continue to serve as friendly faces on campus and in many of the student organizations, music ensembles, and athletic teams you will soon be part of.
Meet the Leaders
Alina Ahamed
Hong Kong and India
Major: Business Administration
Involvement: Ambassadors, Student Senate, Homecoming Committee, Honors Community
Aleah Albers
eSwatini
Major: Journalism & Communication
Involvement: International Club, ETK
Keziah Ambundo
Hopkinton, Iowa
Major: Journalism & Communication
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, PRSSA, Tower Society, Wartburg Jesters
Hadley Boshart
Ames, Iowa
Major: Biology
Involvement: Wrestling
Maddy Boulanger
New Prague, Minn.
Major: Psychology
Involvement: Track & Field, Student Senate, FCA
Bowen Brunson
Buhl, Idaho
Major: Exercise Science
Involvement: Wrestling
Samson Buck
Waukee, Iowa
Major: Music Education
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Ritterchor
Leah Cherry
Waverly, Iowa
Major: Environmental Science & Studies
Involvement: Track & Field, EARTH Club
Gavin Godwin
Des Moines, Iowa
Major: Biochemistry
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Honors Community, Festeburg, Wartburg Players
Selah Hadley
Oelwein, Iowa
Majors: Elementary Education
Involvement: Manager at the Zesty Orange, Salt Company, St. Elizebeth Chorale
Reagan Hassel
Bettendorf, Iowa
Majors: Business Administration
Involvement: Softball, Ambassadors
Kate Heithoffk
Harlan, Iowa
Major: Elementary Education
Involvement: St. Elizabeth Chorale, Rosenchor, Ambassadors, Kappa Delta Pi
Iggy Hook
Aledo, Ill.
Major: Social Work
Involvement: Social Work Club
Olivia Janss
Van Horne, Iowa
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)
Involvement: Ambassadors, Student Athletic Trainer, Tri-Beta, Dance Marathon, Undergraduate Research
Landon Jepson
Williamsburg, Iowa
Major: Journalism & Communication
Involvement: KWAR, Knight Vision, Service Trips, Dance Marathon
Erica Knupp
Indianola, Iowa
Major: Social Work
Involvement: Cheerleading, Ambassadors, Wartburg Choir
Robert Matera ’28
Davenport, Iowa
Major: Secondary Education and English
Involvement: Tennis, Homecoming Committee
Matt Moore ’26
Clear Lake, Iowa
Major: Music Education
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Ritterchor
Alicia Mutasingwa ’27
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Major: Biology (Pre-Nursing)
Involvement: Cheerleading, Wartburg Choir, Homecoming Committee, Black Student Union, Dance Marathon
Clay Nielsen ’26
Randolph, Minn.
Major: Biochemistry
Involvement: Basketball, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Honors Community
Tyler Panos ’27
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Major: Music Education
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Ritterchor, Festeburg, Wartburg Players
Nick Raine ’27
Anamosa, Iowa
Majors: Music Education and Vocal Performance
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Ambassadors, Peer Mentor, Ritterchor
Jodys Reeves ’28
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Major: Psychology (Pre-law)
Involvement: Wartburg Choir, Pre-Law Society
Lauryn Tate ’26
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Majors: Neuroscience and Psychology
Involvement: Black Student Union, Student Senate
Nora Tweeten ’26
Austin, Minn.
Major: Business Administration
Involvement: Kantorei, Student Senate, ETK, Trading Club, Dance Marathon, Resident Assistant